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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Scenic byway · Tennessee

Photo: Haas, David · Public domain · source

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a designated scenic route in Tennessee, about 6 km (3 mi) long.

Photo stops along the way

Waterfall
Grotto Falls3.3 km away · Sevier County · 1,128 m
Waterfall
Rainbow Falls4.0 km away · Sevier County · 1,280 m
Mount Le ConteMountain Peak
Mount Le Conte5.8 km away · Sevier County · 2,010 m
Carlos Campbell OverlookScenic Viewpoint
Carlos Campbell Overlook6.2 km away · Sevier County
Cataract FallsWaterfall
Cataract Falls6.2 km away · Sevier County
Cave
Alum Cave Bluffs7.0 km away · Sevier County
Arch RockNatural Arch
Arch Rock7.5 km away · Sevier County
Waterfall
Trickling Falls8.5 km away · Sevier County · 1,258 m
Scenic Viewpoint
Morton Overlook10 km away · Sevier County · 1,471 m
Mount KephartMountain Peak
Mount Kephart10 km away · Sevier County · 1,895 m
Newfound GapMountain Pass
Newfound Gap11 km away · Swain County · 1,530 m
ElkmontGhost Town
Elkmont11 km away · Sevier County

Tips for scenic drive photography

  • Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
  • Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
  • Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
  • A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.